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At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. October 24, 1992 president bush signs the energy policy act of 1992, which assists the implementation of the national energy strategy. This act amends the energy policy and conservation act, requiring, among other things, that the commission issue. This act is called the national energy policy council act, b. This act may be cited as the energy policy act of 1992. Shelf lands act, or from resources within a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade. Implementation of section 3021 of the energy policy act of 1992 an uncategorized document by the energy department on 07111994 document details. October 24, 1992 3770 energy policy act of 1992 or servicing of similar energy conservation, energy efficiency, or other demand side management measures and whether any unfair, deceptive, or predatory acts exist, or are likely to exist, from implementation of such programs. In important areas such as energy conservation, congress regularly revisits previous legislation in order to bring it up to date and. Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa eisa in u. On october 22, 1993, in response to the requirements of title xviii of the energy policy act of 1992, the commission issued order no. Research on powerfrequency fields completed under the energy. This law, for the first time, mandates energyefficiency standards for all generalpurpose motors, from 1 to 200 horsepower, which are manufactured for sale in the united states. Introduction congress has worked on new energy legislation since 2001.
National efficiency standards and specifications for residential and commercial waterusing fixtures and appliances. Energy policy act of 2005 epact 2005 epact 2005 in u. My action today will place america upon a clear path toward a more prosperous, energy efficient, environmentally sensitive, and economically secure future. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. Soon after i took office i directed the secretary of energy, admiral james watkins, to prepare a.
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Energy policy act of 1992 epact 1992 epact 1992 in u. Results in brief since the passage of the energy policy act of 1992, some, albeit limited, progress has been made in acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and reducing the consumption of petroleum fuels in transportation. To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. The energy policy act of 1992 epact called on the u. May 04, 2020 the energy policy act, effective october 24, 1992, 102nd congress h.
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Statement on signing the energy policy act of 1992 october 24, 1992 today i am signing into law h. This is the first major piece of federal energy legislation since the energy policy act of 1992. Bush on august 8, 2005, at sandia national laboratories in albuquerque, new mexico. The first was held before the subcommittee on natural resources, agriculture research, and environment of the house committee on science, space, and technology. Energy conservation and production act ecpa ecpa in u. Color code description 0 white 96 biscuit 47 almond 7 black black 18004kohler 18004564537. A longawaited conservation milestone was achieved in 1992 when national water efficiency requirements for plumb ing products were established by the final passage of the federal energy policy act. Doe estimates about 1 million alternative fuel vehicles were on the road in 1999, about 0. The text of the schumer amendment to the energy policy act of 1992 is provided below in html format and also in pdf fromat.
It was passed by congress and set goals, created mandates, and amended. Energy policy act of 1992 wikipedia republished wiki 2. The act passed the scrutiny of congress after years of debate over a myriad of wideranging topics relating to a national energy policy and the effects of energy use on the environment. Energy policy act of 1992 alternative fuels data center.
Energy policy act of 2005 government publishing office. The act consists of twentyseven titles detailing various. Energy policy act of 1992 federal trade commission. This act may be cited as the energy policy act of 2005. Title vii the electricity title of the epact amends the federal power act fpa4 to empower the federal energy regulatory commission. Federal register revisions to oil pipeline regulations. Available colorsfinishes color tiles intended for reference only. The energy policy act epact the energy policy act, which was signed into law in 1992, came into effect on 24 october 1997. Pdf version available the text of the schumer amendment to the energy policy act of 1992 is provided below in html format and also in pdf fromat. Doe energy policy act 1992 epa watersense ada iccansi a117. Limited progress in acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and reaching fuel goals rced0059. October 24, 1992 3766 energy policy act of 1992 section 1. Energy policy act of 1992 idaho national laboratory.
The passage of the act illustrates the consensus for a. The energy policy act epact of 1992 public law 102. The energy policy act, effective october 24, 1992 is a united states government act. Office of management independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20585. The act, described by proponents as an attempt to combat growing energy problems, changed us energy.
Two congressional hearings also were instrumental in developing the energy policy act of 1992 and in implementing the research program established under the act. The energy policy act of 1992 epactl fundamentally changes federal regulation of the electric utility industry, greatly facilitating the development of a competitive market for wholesale electric power. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. The act consists of twentyseven titles detailing various measures designed to lessen. Enr, abbreviated as epact92 is a united states government act. In the energy policy act of 1992 public law 102486, congress authorized a focused national research program to study the possible health effects of exposure to lowintensity, 60hertz electric and magnetic fields.
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